Campden Lakes North Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Campden Lakes North Dam, located in Dublin, Ohio, is a significant earth dam completed in 1998 for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary to the Scioto River.


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Owned privately, this dam stands at 10 feet in height and spans nearly 990 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 202.9 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources in Ohio and undergoes regular inspections, with its condition assessed as satisfactory as of December 2020.

With a hazard potential deemed significant, Campden Lakes North Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the Delaware County area. Its normal storage capacity of 149.5 acre-feet serves to protect the surrounding region from potential inundation, with a maximum discharge of 260 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 1999, indicating a proactive approach to addressing any potential safety concerns and ensuring the dam's effectiveness in managing water resources in the area.

Campden Lakes North Dam, designed by EMH&T INC., is a key infrastructure project in the region, contributing to water resource management and climate resilience efforts. As a part of the flood risk reduction strategy, this dam serves as a vital asset in safeguarding the local community from the impacts of flooding events. With its satisfactory condition and regular inspections, Campden Lakes North Dam stands as a testament to effective dam management practices and the importance of investing in resilient water infrastructure for a sustainable future.

Year Completed

1998

Dam Length

989.95

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO THE SCIOTO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

16.7

Drainage Area

0.04

Nid Storage

202.9

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

10
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.